EASA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Eurocopter AS 332C, L, and L1 Helicopters

Summary

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for Eurocopter France Model AS 332C, L, and L1 helicopters, requiring a one-time inspection of the main gearbox to prevent potential interference between attachment bolts and the 2nd stage planet gear cage web. The inspection aims to prevent failure of the main gearbox, loss of main rotor drive, and subsequent loss of helicopter control.